Shrimp Spaghetti-Garidomakaronada

Name: Shrimp Spaghetti-Garidomakaronada
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 2 lbs large shrimp; 1 cup Greek feta cheese; 4-5 garlic cloves; 2-3 Chili pepper; 2 lbs cherry tomatoes; ½ teaspoon sugar; 1 cup Greek ouzo; ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil; 4 tablespoons fresh basil; 12 oz Spaghetti; sea salt; freshly ground pepper

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings
4
Calories
749 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Greek

Shrimp Spaghetti-Garidomakaronada

Nevaeh Trevino

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Spicy shrimp spaghetti - garidomakaronada is a dish inspired by another Greek delicacy, the shrimp saganaki.

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Ingredients

Servings

2 lbs large shrimp colossal or extra jumbo size, cleaned, peeled and deveined
1 cup Greek feta cheese cubed
4-5 garlic cloves sliced
2-3 Chili pepper seeds removed and finely diced
2 lbs cherry tomatoes larger ones halved, small ones kept whole
½ teaspoon sugar
1 cup Greek ouzo or white wine or broth
⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
4 tablespoons fresh basil finely chopped
12 oz Spaghetti
sea salt
freshly ground pepper

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Instructions

Add the shrimp, a tablespoon of olive oil, sea salt, and freshly ground pepper in a bowl. Toss shrimp to cover with the oil and seasonings and set aside.
Pour two tablespoons of olive oil.Add half the garlic, and the chili peppers, and saute on low heat for about one minute.
Add the shrimp, and cook, occasionally stirring, until just cooked through about 3 minutes. Finish with the ouzo, and increase the heat for one minute until the alcohol evaporates.
Pick up the shrimp and transfer them to a dish and set aside.
Add the remaining olive oil and garlic to the skillet. Add the cherry tomatoes.Add half a teaspoon of sugar all over the tomatoes.
Cook the tomatoes, stirring occasionally, until they release their juices and get saucy, 25 to 30 minutes.
While the tomatoes cook, bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil.Add the spaghetti and cook until al dente, about 10 minutes.
Transfer the shrimp to the tomato sauce and cook on low for a few minutes.
Set the pasta pot next to the skillet. Using tongs, transfer the spaghetti to the tomatoes and shrimp. It's okay if some pasta water is transferred to the sauce.Remove the pan from the heat, add the feta cheese, and toss well. Add a little pasta water to loosen up the sauce if you prefer.Finish seasoning with sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.
Serve spaghetti and shrimp in pasta bowls with chopped fresh basil and a drizzle of olive oil.

Notes

Nutritional Info – Please remember that the nutritional information provided is only estimated and can vary based on the products used.
Large shrimp. Colossal or extra jumbo size. You can easily use frozen shrimp.
Greek feta cheese. Always get a block of feta in brine. Greek feta is the best (obviously!), but Bulgarian and Israeli feta are great as well. Avoid dry-as-a-bone packaged crumbled feta or fat-free feta (there is no such thing sold in Greece).
Garlic. You can add as much or as little as you like. My suggestion is at least four large garlic cloves roughly chopped.
Chili peppers. You can add all three chilies or just one, it is all a matter of taste and how you handle spicy food.
Cherry tomatoes. In the winter, use a large can of authentic San Marzano tomatoes, crushed.
Sugar. It is not shown above. Adding just a teaspoon of sugar over the tomatoes is optional but recommended. It breaks any acidity and adds another light layer of sweetness to the sauce.
Ouzo. This dry anise-flavored Greek aperitif adds brightness and a sweet note to the sauce. White wine or broth are good substitutes.
Spaghetti. You can substitute with linguine, fettuccine, or even bucatini. Or opt for short pasta. The result will be just as good.
Extra virgin olive oil, sea salt and freshly ground pepper.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 749kcal (37%) Carbohydrates 78g (26%) Protein 19g (38%) Fat 33g (51%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 17g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 48mg (16%) Sodium 740mg (31%) Potassium 761mg (22%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 1780IU (36%) Vitamin C 69mg (77%) Calcium 239mg (24%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 749 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	749kcal	37%
Carbohydrates	78g	26%
Protein	19g	38%
Fat	33g	51%
Saturated Fat	11g	55%
Polyunsaturated Fat	3g	18%
Monounsaturated Fat	17g	85%
Trans Fat	0.2g	10%
Cholesterol	48mg	16%
Sodium	740mg	31%
Potassium	761mg	16%
Fiber	5g	20%
Sugar	10g	20%
Vitamin A	1780IU	36%
Vitamin C	69mg	77%
Calcium	239mg	24%
Iron	3mg	17%